Introduction
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
What is... the introduction is the 1st part of an argumentative essay.
Is the body paragraph the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
What is... the body of an essay is the 2nd part of an argumentative essay.
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an argumentative essay?
What is... the conclusion is the 3rd part of an argumentative essay.
What is revision?
What is... revision includes editing your essay for conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, & grammar), as well as, editing your essay for sentence structure, and organization of overall ideas.
The structure of an argumentative essay is held together by the following...
What is... a clearly defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
What is... a thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the entire essay.
When using evidence to support a reason, you must make sure that the evidence is in___________ and that you_________________.
What is "quotations" & "cite the page".
Why are conclusions important?
What is... conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring the arguments and main ideas together before the author gives a call to action.
Is it acceptable to use an informal writing style in an argumentative essay?
What is...No, it is not acceptable to use informal writing in an argumentative essay.
TRUE or FALSE: Your introduction should have both a thesis statement & a claim.
What is... true.
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
What is... the first sentence in the introduction is called the HOOK.
What is evidence? Where do you gather your evidence from?
What is...
evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from your sources which may be articles, books, blogs, websites etc.
What is an opposing claim?
What is... an opposing claim states the opposite side from that of the author.
Is formal writing style written in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
What is... formal writing style uses 3rd person point of view only.
Writing your introduction, you must keep in mind that it should have a ... to catch the reader's attention.
What is... a hook.
True or False. The following is an example of a strong thesis statement: Dogs are fantastic pets because they are loyal, easy to train, and friends to the whole family.
What is true. The example is a strong thesis because it gives the author's position (dogs are fantastic pets), it provides 3 supporting reasons, and is written in formal writing style (3rd person, no slang, no abbreviations or contractions)
Once the writer has established a thesis statement, a claim, either supporting, or denouncing the statement should be made. TRUE or FALSE.
What is TRUE.
What are transition words? Give an example of three.
What is... transition words, or signal words show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, however, although, furthermore, On the other hand, similarly...
Why is it important to revise your essay?
What is... it is important to revise your essay to catch any mistakes and organize it properly so the reader can make better sense of it and understand the point you are trying to make.
What does the writer do in the explanation part of an essay?
The writer should maintain a professional and academic... throughout the essay.
What is ... The writer explains what the evidence proves.
Label the Hook / Connecting Sentence(s) / Thesis Statement: Why do athletes train so hard? Athletes, such as LeBron James & Gabby Douglas, have to keep a healthy diet & prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. To be successful, athletes must develop good habits, plan & train hard.
What is the...
HOOK- Why do athletes train so hard? CONNECTING SENTENCES- Athletes such as Ronaldo & Messi, have to keep a healthy diet & prepare in many ways. No matter the sport, all of the best athletes practice their skills every day. THESIS- To be successful athletes must develop good habits, plan, & train hard.
Each argumentative essay must include both a counter-claim and a.... before the conclusion.
What is... a rebuttal. This refutes the counter-claim.
When you restate your points, you should make make sure that they are in__________.
What is "Chronological Order or Sequential Order."
True or False: Revision literally means to “see again,” to look at something from a fresh, critical perspective. It is an ongoing process of rethinking the paper: reconsidering your arguments, reviewing your evidence, refining your purpose, re-organizing your presentation, reviving stale prose, more than proofreading.
What is True. Revision is much more than proofreading- checking spelling and punctuation
A conclusion a reader may reach based on the logical presentation of evidence and reasoning is...
What is... inference.